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What happens when 2 brothers and their cousin are so addicted to Fantasy Football that's all they practically talk about? They start a podcast and call it The Fantasy Fam! We are here to provide Fantasy Football analysis all year round. The Fam are gen


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    Getting into the Fantasy Playoffs & Thanksgiving traditions with StepmomLauren

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 72:18


    This is a very special episode for The Fantasy Fam. FantasySven is joined by the very talented & illustrious https://twitter.com/stepmomlauren (@StepmomLauren) to discuss players to target right before your trade deadline. Also, some players to try and trade away while the iron is hot. Sven and Lauren then dive into some strategies on how to get you into your fantasy football playoffs. After much discussion about fantasy football, with this being a family oriented show, the 2 discuss some Thanksgiving traditions. You do not want to miss this show! As always follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/TheFantasyFam (@TheFantasyFam) Follow Sven at https://twitter.com/FantasySven (@FantasySven)

    I just got offered what???

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 45:15


    TRADES & TRADES! We asked you, the listener to provide us with your trade offers both to and fro. All 3 members of The Fam were present for this illustrious topic during the fantasy season. You do not want to miss this episode. Hear The Fam break down each trade...talk value & determine if your trade is worth it or not. As always follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheFantasyFam (@TheFantasyFam)

    What to do with all these injuries...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 48:57


    The Fam discusses the major fantasy impacting injuries for the upcoming week. With injuries comes Shane Falco, replacements. If you have a roster that is riddled with bench warmers, The Fam breaks down guys for you to pick up for your starting lineup....guys you may also should be looking at for the near future. As always follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/TheFantasyFam (@TheFantasyFam)

    Injuries & Injuries...PLUS, the return of Brother!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 56:12


    Brother has returned to the show!!! In this episode The Fam discusses some impactful injuries to your stars that you drafted early on. We then dive into some replacements for those guys. Injuries happen all the time but this year seems to be slightly different with limited training camp and zero preseason games. Tune in to hear the brothers also talk about some of their favorite matchups for week 2! As always, follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFantasyFam (@TheFantasyFam)

    WR Rankings - Top 20!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 44:26


    The Fam continues on this rankings journey with their top 20 WR's!! They also discuss some guys who are not ranked quite as high, but believe they could finish as a WR2 with WR1 potential. Tune in as you do not want to miss some great advice for Wide Receivers! As always, follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/TheFantasyFam (@thefantasyfam)

    Top 15 RB's!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 58:53


    The Fam continues their journey of their top rankings with Running Backs. Is Miles Sanders really a top 10 maybe even top 5 RB???? Did the Falcons do a good job by going after Todd Gurley with his injury....is he still a top 10 RB?? All of these questions are answered in this episode. TUNE IN!! Follow us https://twitter.com/TheFantasyFam (@TheFantasyFam)

    QB's - Top 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 54:09


    The Fam is back to bring you their top 12 QB's for the upcoming 2020 season!! Is it worth it to draft Mahomes or Lamar in the 2nd round or can you wait on a QB such as a Josh Allen or Drew Brees or even Ryan Tannehill?? All of these questions get answered in this episode. Crack open a cold one and listen in! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFantasyFam (@thefantasyfam)

    Top Prospects for the NFL Draft of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 68:04


    As we are all in quarantine, not much to look forward to at the moment. BUT WAIT...the NFL Draft is this Thursday which means we most certainly have something to look forward to. This may be one of the most exciting drafts of late. It also is going to be a complete toss up as there have no in person interviews, or workouts, pro days. We could see some crazy stuff happening once Thursday night commences. Tune in to this episode to hear The Fam break down the top QBs, RBs, & WRs for this draft. See where we think they will land. We also discuss picks for our favorite teams; J-E-T-S and the Cowboys (I know, we don't stand a chance) As always, follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/TheFantasyFam (@thefantasyfam)

    Free Agency & what were you thinking Bill O'Brien??

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 56:27


    In a time when humans are advised not to socially interact, there are no sports, gatherings, parties...what do we do then, we release podcast episodes related to NFL!! Tune in to this very special episode to hear The Fam breakdown the FA transactions thus far in the offseason as well as the horrendous trades the Texans have made (there are a couple other trades as well not by them) Why did Denver snag MG3 when they have 2 perfectly capable young RB's that can handle the load? Just a few of the questions we answer. As always, follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/TheFantasyFam (@thefantasyfam)

    Black Monday….Coaching Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 37:20


    As the season passes by, players move on & said coaches are fired or hired. That is what this episode is all about...Coaching changes and affects they will have on fantasy players. Did the Browns do a good job of letting Kitchens go after just 1 season?? Is hiring an inexperienced Special Teams coach wise for the GMen?? Just some of the few questions that we answer in this episode. Tune to hear The Fam break it down. As always, follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/TheFantasyFam (@thefantasyfam)

    What we saw in 2019...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 44:06


    2019 was another interesting season to say the least. We had a QB break the rushing record that we didn't think would have been broken just yet, a WR catch over 100 balls for his 3rd straight year in a row, and a RB score over 400 total fantasy points. Unbelievable. Well, tune in to hear Sven & Keylay discuss the trends & interesting outcomes from the 2019 season. As always, follow us on twitter @thefantasyfam

    Week 15...More Injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 31:02


    First week of the fantasy playoffs are behind us and as always, there were a lot of injuries. Happens every year...it is unavoidable. This episode The Fam breaks down each injury and the impacts it has on the team and performers around them. Tune in! As always, Follow us on twitter @thefantasyfam

    Week 14 equals Fantasy Playoffs!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 35:50


    We cannot believe that we are finally here. This is what the season has come down to. Fantasy playoffs!!! All you had to do was make the dance for a shot at the coveted championship. The Fam breaks down some players to stream and/or start for this week to help you win your match ups. Are there multiple potential starters on the Miami offense?? You are probably wondering about players to avoid as well. We got you covered...we discuss some potential players to avoid and also be cautious about when playing them. As always, follow us on twitter @thefantasyfam

    Thanksgiving Special Episode!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 58:04


    The brother's of The Fam sit down and discuss the Thanksgiving games this year. One may feature a UDFA which is quite crazy. Hear them break down each game on who to start and sit. The journey then continues on to some big questions for Sunday's match ups such as, who will be the lead back in Pittsburgh or Seattle?? Tune in to hear all of this as well as some burning questions you may have thought about yourself. Happy Thanksgiving from The Fam to yours! As always, follow us on twitter @TheFantasyFam

    Week 12...who do I start & sit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 36:04


    Fantasy playoffs are right around the corner which means you need to win!! IF you're still alive in your leagues of course. The Fam discusses some potential bye week fill in starts as well as some players to completely avoid this week that you should sit. Tune in to hear the well known and not so well known names. As always, follow us on twitter @thefantasyfam

    Week 10 Reactions, Injuries, & News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 40:59


    In this episode The Fam gives their reactions to some crazy performances such as Derrick Henry putting up monster numbers against an apparent 'underrated' Chiefs D or Kareem Hunt's season debut playing more than half the offensive snaps. As always injuries happen and to name a few, Devonta Feeman, Austin Hooper, Matt Breida. Tune in to hear what to do with each situation. We then end the episode on our fan favorite 'Sunday Dinner Segment' and answer our very own listener's questions! As always, follow us on twitter @thefantasyfam

    Injuries, Replacements…& XFL teams??

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 31:36


    The Fam is BACK!!  Half way through the NFL season which means the fantasy playoffs are right around the corner.  Listen to The Fam discuss some major injuries and how that affects your roster and potential replacements…Thielan, TY Hilton to name a few.  You are probably asking yourself as well, if Lev Bell doesn’t play, should I grab Ty Montgomery??  Is Kalen Ballage worth picking up and starting now that Mark Walton is suspended for 4 games??  Tune in to hear the answers to these questions. As always, follow us on twitter @thefantasyfam

    Week 5 Takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 35:39


    More than a quarter way done with the season and Aaron Rodgers is the QB 19 and Dak is the QB 2…bet no one saw that coming.  A lot happened this past week; Mike Evans puts up a goose egg, DJ Chark had another insane game, Austin Ekeler caught 15 freakin passes.  Ridiculous week that most didn’t see coming.  Tune in to hear The Fam break down each game and their biggest takeaway from each game. As always, follow us on twitter @thefantasyfam

    The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 35:12


    We are a quarter way through the season already!!  Cannot believe it.  Whether you are 4-0 or 0-4…the fantasy season is not over yet.  What this means is, you should start making moves and diving deep into certain players going forward.  The Fam breaks down the players that have been ‘good,’ players that have been ‘bad’ which we believe will turn it around, and then finish the episode with the ‘ugly.’  Those are players that are struggling mightily whether it be the situation they are in or they just downright stink.  Tune in to find out some players you should be targeting and/or rethinking on your team. As always, follow us on twitter @thefantasyfam

    Week 3 Recap Plus Waiver Pickups

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 61:30


    Week 3 in the books!  Studs, busts, injuries…we saw it all.  The Fam breaks each game in depth.  Is Daniel Jones the next best thing since sliced bread in East Rutherford?  Are the Vikings a run first team now that Dalvin is healthy?  Who will replace Saquon and is his direct backup a guy you should be targeting?  Just a few of the many questions you are asking yourself after another insane week of NFL100 football.  Subscribe so that you do not miss our detailed recap PLUS waiver pickups for this week. As always, follow us on twitter @thefantasyfam

    Week 3 Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 65:19


    Here we are, week 3 of the NFL’s 100th season!  The Fam breaks down some news & injuries and how that affect certain players or situations for your team.  What is going to happen to the Panthers if Cam doesn’t play?  We then continue the journey by chatting about some of our favorite match ups this week and the players you should be starting in those games…did someone say Lamar v Mahomes!!!!  Cannot wait for that one.  So, subscribe and tune in to hear the best advice for this week in the NFL! As always follow us on twitter @thefantasyfam

    Week 2 reactions & the waiver wire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 49:04


    2 weeks into the season already.  Hopefully you are 2-0 in most leagues and not 0-2.  We introduce a new segment titled, ‘What’s that smell?’  Just by the name you can probably tell it isn’t about players named Patrick Mahomes.  We discuss some players that are, simply put, not playing well at all.  As we all know, injuries happen and some of them are very unfortunate.  To name a few; Big Ben, Drew Brees, Devin Singletary.  Injuries are never good and we never wish them upon any players.  With that being said, they do create opportunities for the next guy up which means…WAIVER WIRE!!!  Tune in to hear The Fam discuss their reactions from week 2 PLUS players you should be targeting for your week 3 of the season. As always, follow us on twitter: @thefantasyfam

    Week 1 Reactions PLUS waiver pickups

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 61:51


    Week 1 has officially come and gone.  Cannot believe we are here.  The season has begun, injuries have unfortunately taken place, & some insane performances have the fantasy community buzzin!  Listen to The Fam break down every game from this past Sunday.  We dive into each team performances and the injuries that took place.  We all know with injuries comes opportunity…for who you ask?  Tune in to this episode to find out some potential waiver pickups after the first week of NFL100.

    Predictions, Reactions, & 100 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 42:21


    The NFL season is so close you can almost reach out and grab it!!  What a busy weekend right after the final cut’s to get to 53 man roosters.  In this episode, The Fam breaks down some trades & players that got released AND signed with another team.  Have you also ever thought, should I draft a player that is very talented but he plays for a not so good team??  We discuss this very topic and ask the specific question…Is Joe Mixon worth is current ADP playing for a bad Bengals team?  Other question’s you might ponder when drafting; Can a bad/sub par/ below .500 team produce fantasy relevant players?  The show is then ended with some late round/sleeper TE’s.  After the top 5-7 TE’s, every player is up in the air as to where they could potentially finish.  SUBSCRIBE and tune in to hear all of these questions answered! As always, follow us on twitter @thefantasyfam

    WR Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 33:52


    Number 3 of the ranking episodes!  Wide receivers may be the deepest position in football.  Yes you will get a fantastic return on taking Julio or Deandre or Thomas…but who are some later receivers that you should be targeting?  Which Rams wide receiver should you be targeting out of the bunch?  Are any of the J-E-T-S receiving core worth a look when drafting?  The Fam tackles (pun) these questions so make sure to SUBSCRIBE and listen! As always, you can follow us on twitter: @TheFantasyFam

    RB Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 34:35


    The 2nd installment of our ranking episodes…Running Backs!!!  RB’s are the foundation of any fantasy team.  The one position that is drafted most in the first round of every draft (depending on your league).  Are you worried about Gurley’s injury and pass on him?  Should I stay away from the backfield in Seattle?  These are probably some of the questions you are asking yourself come draft time.  Listen to The Fam break down some of their top RB’s and certain players you may want to avoid AND certain players that you should be targeting. Follow us on twitter: @thefantasyfam

    QB Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 35:27


    Straight forward episode…QB Rankings.  This will be the 1st of 4 ranking episodes.  The Fam breaks down QB rankings as well as gives advice on when to draft said position.  Tune in to hear if drafting Mahomes or Rodgers early in your draft is actually worth it.  Or do you wait on let's say someone…

    Extended Fam Sesh with Joe Pisapia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 38:44


    The Fam welcomes back a very special guest, Joe Pisapia of the Fantrax network and author of best selling fantasy football book, “The Fantasy Black Book.”  We begin the episode with some quick fire questions for Joe to get warmed up a little bit then take the journey to discuss our favorite players that we…

    Lawyer Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 34:26


    Court is in session!!  The Fam gathers extensive data to make their case for certain strategies to deploy during your draft or potential situations to avoid.  You do not want to miss this episode!  Tune in to hear why RBBC may not be for you.  Or should I start my draft RB RB as my…

    Sunday Dinner Segment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 52:00


    The Sunday Dinner Segment is simply the Q & A portion of our show.  The listeners asked and we answered.  Ranging from ‘who do you prefer; Christian Kirk or Dante Pettis?' or ‘What is your strategy when performing auction drafts?'  Tune in to hear The Fam break down your questions! Be sure to follow us…

    The Hype Train…All aboard!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 36:36


    Another installment of The Fantasy Fam!!  This is a great episode as we dive into players that have a lot of hype…BUT we discuss whether or not we agree with the hype.  Every year there are fantasy owners that must draft certain players based solely on the ‘hype' that surrounds them.  That may turn out…

    Bounce Back Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 32:42


    What is up Fantasy Fam!  We welcome back cousin Kyle to the show after his long vacation overseas.  This is a unique episode as we have also added some sound clips.  Send your feedback to let us know what you think!  We begin with some news that has surfaced the past few days & then…

    SportsCon Recap & Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 36:08


    What is up Fantasy Fam!!!  This past weekend 2 members of The Fam attended and hosted a table at SportsCon in Dallas, TX!  What an experience it was.  Had a blast, met some great people along the way, & went to a live draft at Top Golf…Draft Night Out!  Bigger and better things for next…

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    Mock Draft – 12 team .5 PPR!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 37:46


    No need to go into much explanation for this one.  Our first mock draft of 2019.  A poll was conducted on twitter and the voices have spoken…We performed a ‘best player available' 12 team, .5 PPR, 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 2 WR/RB/TE, & drafted out of the 10th spot mock draft. …

    Players to avoid for 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 34:17


    In this episode we welcome official Fam member, Josh Black (@ff_jblack) to join in the convo about players that we are avoiding for the upcoming season.  Whether it be a single WR/RB or an entire receiving core.  Should you be drafting Fournette with your 2nd round pick??  You do not want to miss this episode…

    Fantasy Talk with your Favorite Stepmom…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 47:38


    Fantasy Fam…have we got a special episode for you.  Our first female guest and it will not be the last; Lauren Carpenter aka @stepmomlauren.  Lauren, now a member of the Fam, joins the brother's and cousin to discuss some major story lines in the off season.  She not only has a vast knowledge of fantasy…

    Bargain Hunting for WR's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 36:10


    You ever go to TJ Maxx or Marshall's and find something better than what you anticipated??  That is exactly the premise of our show today but in regards to drafting WR's.  Late late round WR's to be exact.  The wide receiver position is soo deep that there are always ‘diamonds in the rough' that you…

    Crowded Backfields and what to do with them…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 37:02


    As you all know, most teams in the NFL have multiple RB's.  Not every team can have a Saquon or Zeke.  With that being said, what do you do with the teams that have so many options it will make you sick.  Take the Bills for example, what is going on in that backfield?  You…

    Offseason Impact's on ADP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 41:39


    What is up Fantasy Fam????  Do you think Antonio Brown signing with Oakland helped his stock??  In this episode hear The Fam break down the players that took a hit or benefited from free agency & coaching changes.  Could this be the year that Jameis actually shows us what he can do?  We also discuss…

    GOT Reflection & Our love for the TE??

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 47:57


    What's going on Fantasy Fam?!?!?  In this episode we discuss the series finale of the critically acclaimed show, Game of Thrones.  There are spoilers but if you haven't watched it yet, that's unfortunately on you.  If you are not a fan or watcher of GOT then fast forward to ([9:15]) where we chat about some…

    We're all Fantasy Family with Joe Pisapia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 37:15


    This is a very special episode.  The Fantasy Fam welcomes author of ‘The Fantasy Black Book,' Joe Pisapia (@JoePisapia17) to the show.  Had an absolute blast recording this one.  Is it Taylor Ham or Pork Roll…fantasy baseball or fantasy football…favorite WWF wrestler…these are just some of the questions that we asked Joe.  We then dove…

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